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BJ53 RVX

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,784 mi
Last recorded98,784 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RVX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,784 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,819 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,479 miles

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 75,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 67,641 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner an outer edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

exhaust cooroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,641 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner an outer edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

exhaust cooroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,993 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust corroded

x2 child seats fitted in rear of car

Fail 11 Apr 2012 61,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust corroded

x2 child seats fitted in rear of car

Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,518 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted to all centre row of seats not allowing a full inspection of seat belts

Fail 23 Apr 2010 46,518 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted to all centre row of seats not allowing a full inspection of seat belts

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,219 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 34,555 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,555 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,525 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 28,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 18,221 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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BJ53 RVX is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 96,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 RVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ53 RVX registered?

BJ53 RVX is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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